Indirect Procurement Manager

Michael Page; Fatih; On-site; TRY 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a strategic and commercially driven Procurement Category Manager to lead a broad indirect procurement portfolio within a large-scale operation in Turkey. You will develop category strategies, drive sourcing initiatives, manage supplier relationships, and lead a procurement team while partnering with business stakeholders across functions.

The role covers multiple categories including supply chain, warehousing, IT, marketing, digital, sales, HR, finance and legal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, economics, supply chain, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of indirect procurement experience.
• Proven ability to manage multiple procurement categories.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders in matrix organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to drive cost-saving and value-creation initiatives.
• Previous team leadership experience.
• Experience with procurement systems and SAP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category management and sourcing strategies across multiple indirect procurement categories.
• Lead supplier selection, tendering, negotiation, contracting, and supplier performance management.
• Manage procurement activities across Supply Chain & Logistics, Warehousing & Transportation, IT & Cyber Security, Marketing & Corporate Communications, Digital & Online Marketing, Sales & Commercial Functions, HR, Finance, Legal and other Corporate Services.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and act as a trusted procurement business partner.
• Drive cost optimization, value creation, supplier innovation, and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Lead contract lifecycle management and ensure governance and compliance across procurement activities.
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of procurement specialists.
• Support business transformation projects and continuously improve procurement processes and capabilities.
• Monitor procurement KPIs and provide regular reporting to senior management.

Skills

Category management

Negotiation

Contract management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Sourcing strategies

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

We are looking for a strategic and commercially driven Procurement Category Manager to lead a broad indirect procurement portfolio within a dynamic, large-scale operation. This role will be responsible for developing category strategies, driving sourcing initiatives, managing supplier relationships, and leading a procurement team while partnering closely with business stakeholders across multiple functions.

Our client is a leading technology-enabled consumer services organization operating one of Turkey's most extensive nationwide networks. The company manages a large-scale ecosystem consisting of digital platforms, retail channels, field operations, logistics activities, and customer-facing services across the country.

Description

• Develop and execute category management and sourcing strategies across multiple indirect procurement categories.
• Lead supplier selection, tendering, negotiation, contracting, and supplier performance management activities.
• Manage procurement activities covering areas such as:
  • Supply Chain & Logistics
  • Warehousing & Transportation
  • Field Operations
  • Information Technology & Cyber Security
  • Marketing & Corporate Communications
  • Digital & Online Marketing
  • Sales & Commercial Functions
  • HR, Finance, Legal and other Corporate Services
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and act as a trusted procurement business partner.
• Drive cost optimization, value creation, supplier innovation, and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Lead contract lifecycle management and ensure governance and compliance across procurement activities.
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of procurement specialists.
• Support business transformation projects and continuously improve procurement processes and capabilities.
• Monitor procurement KPIs and provide regular reporting to senior management.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of procurement experience, preferably covering indirect procurement and category management activities.
• Proven experience managing multiple procurement categories and complex sourcing projects.
• Strong supplier negotiation and contract management skills.
• Experience working closely with cross-functional stakeholders in matrix organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to drive cost-saving and value-creation initiatives.
• Previous team management or leadership experience.
• Strong analytical, commercial, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience with procurement systems and ERP platforms (SAP knowledge is a plus).

Job Offer

Opportunity to lead a strategically important procurement function within a large-scale and internationally backed organization.

Ownership of a diverse procurement portfolio with significant business impact.

Leadership responsibility for an established procurement team.